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A Sacred Heart education is part of something bigger...
"Our education is not meant to turn the children out small and finished, but seriously begun on a wide-basis. Therefore they must leave us with some self-knowledge, some energy, some purpose...If they leave us without these three things they drift with the stream of life.” – Janet Erskine Stuart

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The best way to get to know Sacred Heart is to visit us during a school day, either at an Admissions Coffee or, if your time is limited, at a Quick Tour.

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Academics
Where a love for learning begins
Sacred Heart places children on the path to a lifelong love of learning. Our curriculum encourages curiosity, stimulates thinking and helps to instill in each child a sense of self-confidence.

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Community Life
Learning doesn't stop when the last school bell rings
The goal of Student Life programming at Sacred Heart is to help children discover their passion, gain confidence, and perhaps even discover what they want to be when they grow up.

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Faith & Service
"Above all, get in the habit of thinking about God." - St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
Sacred Heart is a place of welcome for families of all faiths. We encourage all students to develop a strong and loving relationship with God. Each year, we prepare Catholic students for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

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A remarkable education comes from the heart.
Sacred Heart does more than educate children for high school; we educate them for life. The Annual Fund, which depends on every family, every year, is one way to ensure that new and emerging needs throughout the academic year are met. Please be assured that every gift is vital to each student’s experience of academic rigor, community, tradition and service outreach.

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INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
VISION AND VALUES

Vision

The Department of Institutional Advancement strives to ensure that St. Madeleine Sophie Barat’s vision, “for the sake of one child,” endures.

1. We present the school as a Christ-centered institution.

2. We cultivate a life-long love of learning.

3. We inspire the community to participate in direct service and act for social justice.

4. We educate the Adult Community in the heritage and mission of Sacred Heart Schools.

5. We motivate personal growth by the sharing of our knowledge, gifts and talents with each other.

Values

In carrying out this important work, we value mutual respect and support, compassion and empathy, dedication and integrity, accountability and community.

Institutional Advancement

The Department of Institutional Advancement consists of the offices of Admissions, Marketing and Communications, and Development.

The Department of Institutional Advancement furthers the mission of Sacred Heart education by:

raising visibility and increasing understanding of the school's mission, philosophy and programs,
introducing new individuals to the school and inviting prospective families to join the Sacred Heart community,
cultivating friends and building strong meaningful relationships that enhance the community and contribute positively to school culture, and
creating opportunities that invite investment and secure philanthropic resources in support of the school's strategic priorities.

Anne Marie Tirpak
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
773.681.8401

Heather Celiz Yap
Institutional Advancement Associate and Driehaus Receptionist
773.751.7637

Admissions Office

Amanda Stieber
Admissions Director
773.751.7656

Carolyn Meurer
Associate Admissions Director
773.681.8494

Kris Carbon
Assistant Admissions Director
773.681.8424

James Nuessen
Assistant Admissions Director
773.681.8418

Development Office

Alexandra Voigt
Development Director
773.681.8410

Nicole Van Pelt
Assistant Development Director, Research & Records Management
773.681.8409

Fiona Royer
Assistant Development Director, Special Events
773.681.8480

Ann Chiumino
Assistant Development Director, Alumni Relations
773.681.8497

Marketing and Communications Office

Julia-Kaye Rohlf
Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
773.681.8420